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object

An entity such as a file, folder, shared folder, printer, or Active Directory object described by a distinct, named set of attributes. For example, the attributes of a File object include its name, location, and size; the attributes of an Active Directory User object might include the user’s first name, last name, and e-mail address. See also attribute; container object; parent object; child object.

object attributes

The characteristics of objects in the directory.